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Domestic political poll

Trump approval low amid Iran war

Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Jun 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026

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Attention
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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The ongoing war between the United States and Iran, initiated by Donald Trump, has led to a surge in Gasoline prices and disrupted global oil trade, creating negative sentiment among consumers. This directly impacts the energy sector and consumer spending, while also influencing the political landscape for the United States — Republican Party (United States) in upcoming elections.

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Event Summary

A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that Donald Trump's approval rating remains near a career low at 35%, largely due to public discontent over his decision to go to war with Iran and the resulting surge in Gasoline prices. Most Americans, 59%, expect Gasoline prices to worsen in the next year. Only 22% approve of Donald Trump's handling of the cost of living, a figure lower than his predecessor Joe Biden. The conflict, which began with United States military strikes on Iran on February 28 alongside Israel, has seen Iran respond with counterattacks that disrupted global oil trade. While the pace of attacks has diminished, peace talks have not yielded a lasting agreement. This situation is weighing on the United States — Republican Party (United States)'s hopes of retaining control of Congress in November's midterm elections, as the United States — Democratic Party (United States) now holds a slight lead in voter preference.

Entities Involved
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Donald Trump
Donald Trump's approval rating remains near a career low due to public discontent over the war with Iran and rising gasoline prices, impacting his political standing and the Republican Party's prospects in upcoming elections.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -40.0
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United States
The United States is engaged in a war with Iran, leading to domestic concerns over rising gasoline prices and the cost of living, which negatively affects public opinion of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
Importance 95.0 Sentiment -30.0
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Iran
Iran is involved in a war with the United States and Israel, which has led to counterattacks that disrupted global oil trade and contributed to rising gasoline prices, impacting its international relations and economy.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment -50.0
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Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route whose closure by Iran has led to significant disruptions in oil supply and increased costs for various goods, directly contributing to inflation and potential oil price shocks.
Importance 85.0 Sentiment -70.0
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Gasoline
Gasoline prices are expected to worsen by most Americans due to the Iran war, contributing to public discontent and impacting household costs.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -60.0
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Petroleum
Petroleum prices have risen significantly due to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to global inflation. Future price drops are anticipated by Donald Trump upon the war's conclusion, but analysts warn of continued shocks.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -50.0
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United States — Republican Party (United States)
The United States — Republican Party (United States) faces challenges in the upcoming midterm elections due to public dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's handling of the economy and the Iran war, with their advantage on economic issues eroding.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -30.0
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Israel
Israel is an ally of the United States in the military strikes against Iran, playing a supporting role in the conflict that has broader economic implications.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -20.0
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United States — Federal Reserve
The United States — Federal Reserve's potential decision on interest rates is directly impacted by the current inflation levels, which could be influenced by the Iran war. Higher inflation may prevent the Fed from cutting rates, affecting borrowing costs.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -20.0
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United States — Democratic Party (United States)
The United States — Democratic Party (United States) has gained a slight advantage over the United States — Republican Party (United States) in voter preference for congressional elections, as public trust in Republicans on economic management has diminished.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Joe Biden
Joe Biden is referenced as the Democratic predecessor to Donald Trump, whose approval ratings on the cost of living were higher than Donald Trump's current ratings, providing a comparative context for public dissatisfaction.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is mentioned as the Democrat Donald Trump defeated in the 2024 presidential election, providing context for the political landscape.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Donald Trump president-elect ↔ United States Donald Trump is a U.S. citizen, the 45th president, and the incoming president-elect of the United States. He is also cu
Donald Trump military adversary ↔ Iran US President Donald Trump is engaged in a direct military conflict and naval blockade against Iran. He has ordered milit
Donald Trump related ↔ Gasoline
Donald Trump related ↔ Petroleum
Donald Trump leader ↔ United States — Republican Party (United States) Donald Trump serves as the de facto leader of the Republican Party, dictating its policy platform, directing its legisla
Donald Trump policy ally ↔ Israel As President of the United States, Donald Trump acts as a primary policy ally and diplomatic counterpart to Israel. He h
Donald Trump related ↔ United States — Federal Reserve
Donald Trump opponent ↔ United States — Democratic Party (United States) Donald Trump is a primary political opponent of the Democratic Party. As a Republican President, he engages in intense p
United States enemy ↔ Iran The United States is actively at war with Iran, having launched military strikes and imposed a strict naval blockade to
United States related ↔ Gasoline
United States related ↔ Petroleum
United States related ↔ United States — Republican Party (United States)
United States strategic ally ↔ Israel The United States acts as the primary military and diplomatic patron for Israel, supplying billions in arms and joint op
United States related ↔ United States — Federal Reserve
United States related ↔ United States — Democratic Party (United States)
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